Upgrade to IE 7 even if you do not use it and normally use FF 2.0 (http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/2.0/releasenotes/#whatsnew), because IE is so tightly bound within Windows XP SP2 (for instance HTML-documents in Microsoft Word are viewed using IE technology, and for updating you might use IE.
Still I’d recommend the Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or a similar Flock version if it comes out.
The good: IE 7 includes built-in tabbed browsing; antiphishing technology; an RSS reader; and a redesigned Favorites Center. Huge improvement from IE 4.0 up and until IE 6.0.
The bad: IE 7 is limited to Windows XP SP2 users only; installation requires reboot; reuses old IE 6 code and doesn't yet comply with current Web standards; doesn't match all the features found in Firefox or Opera; carries a Microsoft legacy of not patching its IE flaws quickly enough.
The bottom line: IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox 2.0.
Enhanced security technologies, new experiences enable customers to browse the Web with confidence and ease
Microsoft Corp. today released to the public Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 for Windows XP, the latest version of the world’s most popular Web browser. Customers can upgrade and browse the Web with confidence knowing that the new browser provides a greater level of security, makes everyday tasks easier, and works well with the Web sites they visit.
“We listened carefully to our customers and are delivering a safer browser that makes the tasks they do every day much easier,” said Dean Hachamovitch, general manager of the Internet Explorer team at Microsoft.
Financial institutions and security vendors such as PayPal and VeriSign are lining up to support the newest generation of the browser and encouraging their customers to upgrade to Internet Explorer 7.
“Security is a top priority for PayPal, and we encourage our customers using Windows to download and use Internet Explorer 7,” said Michael Barrett, chief information security officer for PayPal Inc. “The new Internet Explorer 7 browser has significant security enhancements, including features that help customers protect their personal information when browsing, communicating and transacting online.”
hey polonus…
just trying to help out…IE 7 is limited to Windows XP SP2 users only(Don’t understand if the above links are for the others)
have a good one my friend
I was checking out IE 7 and it still looks like it is in beta form. Shouldn’t I wait until it comes out of beta to install it. ???
Sorry I just looked down the list and saw it was Final.
I used the Major Geek download site as recommended.
Thanks for the update.
